Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

. “This enduring customer loyalty drives the restaurant industry forward, creating clear opportunities for restaurants to enhance the dining experience through strategic limited time offers, efficient delivery and exceptional in-person service," said Samir Zabaneh, CEO of TouchBistro.

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ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

If youre one of the thousands of restaurants that added online food delivery in recent years, you might be wondering: is it actually helping my business grow? These metrics give you a clear picture of your delivery performancefrom order volume and customer retention to delivery speed and profitability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. Now, more than ever, is the time to focus on the bottom line reducing our food waste and thus food costs in an effort to survive. The Challenge.

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ChowNow

MARCH 13, 2025

Managing delivery orders shouldnt feel like running an obstacle course, but for many restaurant operators, thats exactly what it is. Juggling multiple food delivery apps means switching between tablets, manually entering orders into the POS, and trying to keep track of ever-changing fees and commissions. Which apps are performing best?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2025

Embracing the "just-in-time" philosophy, which involves ordering perishable ingredients in smaller quantities and more frequently to reduce waste, free up storage space, and ensure every ingredient is at peak freshness when it hits the plate. It's a living, breathing asset that requires careful attention to control costs under.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. The Problem with Restaurants’ Supply Chain Food Waste You’ve probably felt forced to raise menu prices to offset losses incurred by wholesale prices rising and fewer people eating out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In 2025, expect to see more restaurants and bars adopting eco-friendly practices, such as reducing food waste, sourcing locally, and using energy-efficient equipment. For instance, smart inventory systems can help reduce waste, while energy-efficient appliances cut operational costs and carbon footprints.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Photo courtesy of Coco Robotics Here come the delivery robots. About 1,000 Coco bots are currently making deliveries in Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and Helsinki. Each bot has a capacity of 90 liters, or about six extra-large pizzas, and a delivery radius of 1 to 2 miles. They have completed more than 500,000 deliveries to date.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive. Customers expect seamless online ordering, loyalty programs, and delivery options, and franchise systems need to invest in tech to stay competitive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 16, 2025

From managing actual water use to reducing waste tied to drinking water, restaurants have a significant opportunity to save money and minimize unnecessary spending. With lower operational costs and no recurring expenses for bottled water delivery, restaurants and businesses can see substantial savings over time. According to the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Contactless Ordering, Inside and Out Door Dash, Uber Eats and other third-party delivery services will continue to expand. We now design in specific pick-up areas for these third-party delivery systems. I’ll make this connection for you later in this article.

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Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Third-party delivery (3PD) services play a critical role in bringing delicious meals from restaurants into the hungry hands…er, mouths…of customers. Not only do smart lockers simplify the order pickup process for the delivery drivers, they also increase customer satisfaction. But those who have used them report significant benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 Legislators Will Rethink How to Better Manage Product Waste.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When food waste goes to landfills, it creates methane , a powerful greenhouse gas. Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. Lee faces the same problem.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Food Waste Reduction. Using forecasting, restaurants can reduce the amount of food they waste. Because AI keeps a close watch on inventory, it can help theft and waste be avoided. Optimizing Delivery Routes. It also gives them a handle on proper food ordering and staffing needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it. A circular economy moves away from the make-take-waste model and toward a model in which we design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. New innovations in takeout packing are helping manage the waste. Think Circular.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Before the use of self-driving passenger vehicles becomes common, it is likely that there will be the use of autonomous delivery vehicles. According to estimates, the restaurant industry is by itself responsible for approximately hundred million dollars a year of food waste. Optimized Delivery Processes.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. Similarly, third-party delivery services such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, which each reportedly doubled their business last year, rely on restaurant digital menus.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases. Integrate with POS Systems : Sync with sales data to refine menu choices and track high-waste items.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Do you lose money due to food waste? Multi-Channel Integration : Sync with online ordering platforms, third-party delivery apps, and marketing tools for a connected restaurant ecosystem. In fact, 60% of restaurant operators say that offering delivery has had a progressive impact on sales. Identify your biggest pain points.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

Monitoring Supply Can Curb Waste and Loss. The system would alert an operator of these changes, giving them access to these unique insights and allowing them to quickly adjust orders to prevent waste. With many restaurants running with limited staff, automating delivery allows your staff to focus on higher-priority tasks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste. Convenience is huge too, especially with the continued demand for delivery and takeout, so promoting easy online ordering or contactless service hits the mark.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Consumers now expect the delivery of products and services with the tap of an app. In a recent study, at least 52 percemt of restaurants claim they are considering exploring the ghost kitchen’s delivery-only model to sustain demand and maintain their brand. Better food waste management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Food waste generated by restaurants has long been an expensive and environmentally harmful problem. Now, there are solutions to change this that actually turn the waste into a resource that doesn't just benefit the environment, but the restaurants themselves. The Food Waste Reduction Alliance stated in a report that only 14.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Reduce the number of deliveries as often as possible. Consolidating vendors and the number of deliveries made each week will save money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. Restaurants toss a jaw-dropping 22-33 billion pounds of food each year, and food waste costs the hospitality industry an astonishing $100 billion annually. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. Optimizing shelf life and reducing waste. restaurants waste an astonishing $57 billion each year on uneaten food? Did you know that U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

The invoice is already in GoVentory and the restaurant can validate the delivery against the invoice, a process that now only takes minutes, compared to hours. This approach has maximized savings by reducing waste and by right-sizing inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Additionally, digital inventory management systems provide real-time stock updates, helping maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure the availability of ingredients. AI-driven predictive analytics, for instance, help forecast demand, manage inventory, and reduce food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. But now there’s something coming on stronger than even delivery: takeout. Naturally Cut Out the Waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

Quick-service and fast-casual concepts are leading this transformation, developing layouts that can seamlessly shift between dine-in, takeout, delivery, and potentially even catering or retail components. The big challenge – and advantage – is that they don't allow for a single inch of wasted space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Automate to Capture the Upside of Curbside Pickup and Delivery. That means curbside pick-up and delivery options will continue to be essential and provide a solid business continuity plan as occupancy rules may shift. Further, COVID-19 has put a spotlight on controlling costs and waste as best practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here is how 3D modeling simplifies renovation planning: Accurate Resource Allocation : 3D modeling software offers accurate material estimation to avoid unnecessary waste and hidden expenses. For example, ghost kitchens' layout allows for optimizing food preparation at high volume and lower costs in delivery-centric kitchens.

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ChowNow

MAY 23, 2025

Business model: Delivery-heavy brands reliant on third-party apps may see lower returns due to commissions. Delivery platforms take a big bite Third-party delivery apps may boost sales volume, but they often charge commissions of 20%30%. Reduce food waste by tightening portion control and tracking spoilage.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Without a strong system in place, even the best restaurants in the world will struggle with unhappy customers, high turnover rates, wasted inventory, and razor-thin profit margins. Food Waste and Supply Chain Disruptions Unreliable suppliers, fluctuating food costs, and excessive waste can quickly eat into a restaurants bottom line.

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